United could lose Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Ashley Young for free in the summer with their contracts set to expire on June 30 but Solskjaer is hopeful of good news as negotiations with the trio continue.

"I think the club is making progress but I leave that to the right people to do that," Solskjaer said.

"I don't know really how far we are away from it but hopefully we're going to have some good news in the coming weeks."

Sanchez is set to return to the Emirates for the first time since his move to United a year ago and Solskjaer insisted the forward will thrive if he gets a negative reception.

"He'll be involved," Solskjaer told MUTV. "I think he'll love it if the crowd turn against him. As a player, pride kicks in and you think 'I'll show all of you.' He's been fantastic in training, his attitude has been spot on so hopefully he'll enjoy the game."

United face Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday before welcoming Burnley to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Solskjaer made nine changes for the third round tie against Reading but suggested afterwards he had put pressure on his team by rotating too much.